CHILDREN’S BOOKS

The 2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner Is… – Texas Library Association

AI, KPop Demon Hunters, and the Rise of the Knock Off Book – ALSC

. . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 7 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books – 100 Scope Notes

Fall 2026 Children’s Sneak Previews – Publisher’s Weekly

Gruffalo family to expand in new Julia Donaldson book 27 years after original – The Independent

‘Imagine six impossible things before breakfast’: Star writer’s plan to inspire young readers – Sydney Morning Herald

Lester’s “Magic Beach” named Australia’s best children’s picture book – Books + Publishing

LIBRARIES

30 Years of E-Rate – American Libraries

Federal Funding for Libraries Prevails – ALA

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’  – Georgia Recorder

Grant guidelines for libraries and museums take “chilling” political turn under Trump – Salon

YA LIT

Q&A: L.S. Stratton, Author of ‘Sundown Girls’ – The Nerd Daily

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

11 must-read children’s books by black authors in honor of Black History Month – ABC 7 NY

Artist Profile: Mary Pope Osborne on Rekindling Wonder through the ‘Magic Tree House’ Series – The Harvard Crimson

“I’d been thinking about the love that’s in everything we do and are,” says Julie Flett – Quill & Quire

Ten New Children’s Books That Embrace Joy and Celebrate Community – Lit Hub

Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney: ‘I’ve sold 300m books. What’s next?’ – The Guardian

LIBRARIES

Some Wisconsin libraries are struggling for funds due to inflation, budget shortfalls – Wisconsin Public Radio

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Kwame Alexander to deliver 2027 Children’s Literature Lecture – ALA

Portland’s Renée Watson wins the Newbery Medal for her children’s book ‘All the Blues in the Sky’ – OPB

LIBRARIES

Libraries have 820 million digital borrows in 2025 – GoodEreader

YA LIT

Candace Fleming wins 2026 Children’s Literature Legacy Award – ALA

Rebecca Yarros’ bestselling fantasy book ‘Fourth Wing’ is being turned into a TV show. Here’s everything we know so far. – Business Insider via Yahoo

CHILDREN’S LIT

National Black Child Development Institute Announces Book, Toy, & Media Awards Celebrating Culturally Affirming Content for Black Children – Black Press USA

LIBRARIES

Judge orders Anna’s Archive to delete scraped data; no one thinks it will comply – Ars Technica

‘Libraries are not luxuries’: Massachusetts librarians advocate for $1M increase in public library aid – Daily Hampshire Gazette

Microsoft is closing its employee library and cutting back on subscriptions – The Verge

Public libraries submitting content reviews to TN Secretary of State ahead of deadline – WJHL

YA LIT

A Barbie Romantasy Book Is Coming—and I Don’t Know How to Feel About It – Good Housekeeping

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Kadir Nelson on (and off) the court – BookPage

Many schools don’t think students can read full novels any more. That’s a tragedy – The Guardian

These Picture Books Are Ready for Their Close-Up – The New York Times

LIBRARIES

Sioux Center Library Pauses New Card Procedure Amid State Accreditation Concerns – KIWA

Trump’s return chills embattled LGBTQ book industry: ‘They’re stepping back’ – The Hill

TEEN LIT

9 of the Best YA Romance Authors – Book Riot

All the New Young Adult Books Arriving in January 2026 – Reactor

‘Spicy’ Books Like ‘Heated Rivalry’ Are Everywhere. Your Teen Might Want To Read Them. – HuffPost

Take Five: January 2026 YA and MG Graphic Novels – Teen Librarian Toolbox

CHILDREN’S LIT

10 Fantastic Early Readers and Chapter Books for Emerging Reads – School Library Journal

10 Middle Grade Books Coming Out in 2026 to Add to Your TBR List – Pages Unbound

25 Books I Always Recommend for Kids Who Hate to Read – Reading Middle Grade

In picture book biographies, Black kids can see themselves, and what they can be – The Miami Times

In praise and gratitude for Tomi Ungerer, picture-book artist, rebel spirit – KC Studio

The Man Behind ‘Dog Man’ Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers – New York Times

The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of 2026 – Lit Hub

Sibert 2026 Predictions! It’s Nonfiction, Man. – Fuse #8

LIBRARIES

A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here’s what that means for public libraries – NPR

‘I Never Saw That Coming’: Shannon Hale Couldn’t Believe Her Children’s Book About a Unicorn Was Tossed Off Shelves – PEN America

YA LIT

2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults Winter Round-Up – The Hub (YALSA)

Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H for January & February 2026 – Reactor

Q&A: Katie Bernet, Author of ‘Beth Is Dead’ – The Nerd Daily

Readers Delight: It’s The Most Anticipated YA Books for 2026! – Book Riot

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

21 Terrific Books by Jason Reynolds, Faith Erin Hicks, and More | Starred Reviews, December 2025 – SLJ

40 Most-Anticipated Middle Grade Books: January-March 2026 – Pop Goes the Reader

2025’s Best LGBTQ Middle Grade Books for Holiday Giving – Mombian

The Best Children’s Books of 2025 – New York Times

Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature Best Books of 2025 – CSMCL

Jeanette Winter, Who Told Children About Artists’ Lives, Dies at 86 – New York Times

A Roundup of 2025’s Best Book Lists for Children and Teens – Publishers Weekly

The Ten Best Children’s Books of 2025 Feature a Story of Untrustworthy Fish and a Tribute to a Beloved Bus Driver – Smithsonian Magazine

LIBRARIES

Entire Library Board Dissolved Over One Picture Book About a Trans Kid – Them.us

Richard Osman among authors backing call to issue library card to all UK babies – The Guardian

Top 52 Banned Books: The Most Banned Books in U.S. Schools – PEN America

US librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis’ of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rights – The Guardian

YA LIT

Notable Young Adult Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror of 2025 – Reactor

CHILDREN’S LIT

2025 Children’s Lit: The Year in Miscellanea – 100 Scope Notes

The best Canadian children’s books of 2025 – CBC

Let it snow with these 4 picture books – BookPage

Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Middle Grade: January-June 2026 – LGBTQ Reads

ND Stevenson on Picking Back Up the Pirate Fantasy Project He Started as a Teen – Autostraddle

New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: December 2025 – Publishers Weekly

Our 2026 Mock Caldecott Results! – 100 Scope Notes

Pippi Longstocking turns 80 and still teaches kids how to be free – YNet

Reading Rainbow Host Mychal Threets Is Sparking Joy, One Story at a Time – Readers Digest

LIBRARIES

Creating a Welcoming Culture for Caregivers at Storytime – ALSC

Public libraries in TX, LA, and MS are no longer protected by the First Amendment. – Lit Hub

YA LIT

2026 Great Graphic Novels for Teens Fall Round-Up – YALSA

A ‘Hugely Valuable’ Resource: Author Bill Konigsberg Explains Why Queer Teens Need Books About Sex and Sexuality – PEN America

CHILDREN’S LIT

10 Great Children’s Books You Might Have Missed in 2025 – Lit Hub

The 20 best children’s books of 2025 – The Times

25 Books for Young Readers Counting Down to Christmas – SLJ

31 Days, 31 Lists: The Great Board Books of 2025 – Fuse #8

40 of the Best Picture Books of 2025 – The Children’s Book Review

The Best New Books for Kids Published in 2025 – NY Magazine

Canada’s book community shares their favourite young readers titles of 2025 – Quill & Quire

DO Read These Storytime Don’ts: Books That Break the Rules – ALSC

From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination – The Jerusalem Post

I Run GH’s Kids’ Book Awards, and These Are the Baby Books I’m Gifting This Year – Good Housekeeping

SLJ Best Books 2025 – SLJ

LIBRARIES

8 Best American Cities for People Who Love Libraries – Mental Floss

ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries – ALA

CPL Best of the Best Books 2025 – Chicago Public Library

The Last Video Rental Store Is Your Public Library – 404 Media

New York Public Library Best Books – NYPL

On the Infinite Lives of the Library – Lit Hub

You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries – Organizing My Thoughts